Arts Feb 04 New Grammy category highlights the global appeal of African music From samba to hip hop to reggae, so much of the music we enjoy has African roots. Tonight, for the first time, the Grammy Awards is recognizing music produced in Africa with a category of its own. Stephanie Sy reports…
Politics Jan 22 Why New Hampshire might be the last chance for voters to avoid a Trump-Biden rematch There are mere hours to go before New Hampshire voters head to the polls for the presidential primaries. On the Republican side, former President Trump is seeking a sequel to his runaway victory in Iowa. President Biden is expected to…
Politics Jan 15 Iowans face freezing temperatures to caucus in 1st contest of 2024 campaign Republicans are enduring frigid weather to participate in the Iowa caucuses. An Arctic blast brought record-setting snowfall, powerful gusts and wind chill readings 40 degrees below zero. It choked campaigns to a near-halt at one point. When candidates did return,…
Nation Jan 09 The increasing risk of criminal charges for women who experience a miscarriage An Ohio woman faces criminal charges after she had a miscarriage. Brittney Watts was 22 weeks pregnant, and her pregnancy had been deemed non-viable just days earlier, when she miscarried in the bathroom of her home. Two weeks later, she…
Arts Dec 31 Critics weigh in on the best and most surprising podcasts of 2023 As 2023 comes to a close, we take a look at — or better yet, a listen to — some of the most engaging, enlightening and entertaining podcasts of the year. Vulture podcast critic Nicholas Quah and The New Yorker’s…
Arts Dec 29 The images that defined the historic and often tumultuous year As 2023 comes to an end, we take a look back at some of the images that have defined this historic and often tumultuous year and hear from the photojournalists who captured them.
Nation Dec 12 Jewish Americans on how the Israel-Hamas war is affecting their Hanukkah celebrations Hanukkah is Judaism’s celebration of finding light in the darkness. But for some Jewish Americans, this year’s celebrations are tempered by the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas and antisemitism concerns closer to home. We hear from people across the…
Nation Dec 07 Texas judge allows emergency abortion despite statewide ban A district judge in Texas stepped in to allow a woman to terminate her pregnancy despite a statewide abortion ban. It’s believed to be the first case since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade where a woman has asked…
Nation Nov 28 Texas Supreme Court hears case brought by women denied abortions despite risks to health The Texas Supreme Court heard arguments in a case brought by 20 women who allege they have been denied emergency care because of the state’s abortion laws. They argue the medical exceptions in the state’s abortion bans are too narrow…
World Nov 24 Daughter of Israeli still held in Gaza discusses mixed feelings after 1st hostage release Twelve of the 13 Israeli hostages released from Gaza Friday were kidnapped from one kibbutz, Nir Oz. One out of four of Nir Oz’s residents were kidnapped or killed in the October 7 attacks. Chaim Peri is one of the…